The VGChartz Gap charts are updated monthly and each article focuses on a different gap chart. The charts include comparisons between the 7th generation and 8th generation platforms, as well as comparisons within the 8th generation. All sales are worldwide, unless otherwise stated.

PS4 vs. Xbox One and Wii U Global:

Gap change in latest month: 1,393,764 – PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,076,656 – PS4

Total Lead: 9,853,388 – PS4

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 48,966,865

Total Combined Xbox One and Wii U Sales: 39,113,477

The gap has grown for 23 straight months in favor of the PlayStation 4 when compared to the combined sales of the Xbox One and Wii U. The gap in the latest month grew by 1.39 million units and 6.08 million units in the last 12 months.

The PlayStation 4 leads by 9.85 million units. The PlayStation 4 has sold 48.97 million, while the Xbox One and Wii U have sold a combined 39.11 million units.

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